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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,143.02, 98,190.95 and 46,901.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,143.02, 98,190.95 and 46,901.43 is: 64,732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,143.02 : 98,190.95 = 46,901.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,143.02/98,190.95 = 46,901.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,143.02x = 98,190.95 × 46,901.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,143.02x = 4,605,295,733.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,295,733.55/71,143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,732.92

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